In search of the perfect shot The scenery in and around Crested Butte attracts artists of all kinds, especially photographers. Professionals and amateurs alike want…
By Seth Mensing Sometimes Ben Eaton looks at things a little differently. To him, the west-facing cliffs on Crested Butte Mountain can look a lot…
Tell us your journey in becoming a professional artist? From a young age, I was always creating something. Whether it was a story, a dress,…
Design features of the Center for the Arts building By Cayla Vidmar The pyramid stance of Gothic Mountain, the hooked peak of Mt. Crested Butte, the faceted chutes of Whetstone—the ridge lines that surround the town of Crested Butte are…
Spend a week in Crested Butte, and it doesn’t take long to realize that Buttians love bikes, from townies to mountain bikes and everything in between. It’s in the gene pool—during the 1970s, locals retrofitted old Schwinn paperboy bikes with…
by Doug Duryea As we approach what many locals consider to be the most exciting time of year– winter – it’s time to reflect on…
The history, culture and vision of a mountain biking mecca By Katherine Nettles The story of how Crested Butte and the Gunnison Valley came to be a biking mecca is not exactly linear. There are now several generations of people…
Fun for kids There’s no shortage of fun for kids of all ages in Crested Butte. Take a look at some of our favorite things…
Ski guide Steve Banks leads clients all over the world, but still loves coming home to Crested Butte. Here are some of his favorite reasons why. by Steve Banks Crested Butte is surrounded by what is commonly referred to as…